Today the Communities In Schools (CIS) of Western Nevada is bringing back its annual fundraising event for philanthropic foodies, Chow Down for Caps & Gowns. 

Part of the proceeds from participating Reno and Sparks restaurants will help 2019 high school seniors served by CIS of Western Nevada with graduation-related costs, including college testing fees, college application feeds, and cap and gown rentals. 

The organization is seeking restaurants to participate in the fundraiser. The current list of participating restaurants includes: 

Liberty Food & Wine Exchange 

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Süp 

The Eddy

The Steak House at Harrah's 

For more information on CIS of Western Nevada and a current list of Chow Down for Caps & Gowns' participating restaurants, visit www.cisnevada.org/events. For any restaurants who would like more information on the event, please email Auburn Harrison at auburn@cisnevada.com.